Midwives Tanya Khemet and Brittany Mbong celebrating Black Maternal Health week in Sacramento, CA. The work of Black midwives and doulas...

What is a Levonorgestrel 1.5mg tablet? Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg tablet is emergency contraception that helps prevent pregnancy before it...

Taking care of yourself is the first step in taking a care of your baby. 1. If I had a C-section, can I still have a vaginal birth? 2. Is...

Discuss these questions with your provider to experience a healthier pregnancy. 1. How often will I need to see a doctor? 2. What are...

Varicose veins and hemorrhoids are common discomforts in the third trimester. These problems often occur at the same time. Varicose veins...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in pregnancy. As pregnancy progresses, the growing baby and uterus can press on the ureter and...

Check with your provider and care team about the use of these medical and non-medical methods of pain relief before incorporating them...

Avian Influenza type A (H5N1) is a virus commonly known as “Bird flu” that causes disease in birds and poultry. H5N1 is not a new virus,...

The OB Panel, also called a Prenatal Panel, is a group of ACOG-recommended tests used for routine prenatal care during the first part of...

Sickness or vomiting in the first trimester is common and may be the first sign that you are pregnant. You may have a queasy feeling and...

Leg cramps are short but painful muscle contractions. They are most common in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Causes...

Heartburn, also called acid indigestion or dyspepsia, is a very common discomfort in pregnancy. The muscles of the stomach may be slower...

Gastroenteritis means infection or inflammation in the digestive system. It is usually a short-term illness and is not serious. However,...

During the second trimester, you will start noticing the baby’s regular movement and activity. Around 20 weeks, start getting familiar...

In recent years, people have been paying more attention to Black maternal health, and it's clear that something needs to change. In the...

Nurse-midwives, or "certified nurse-midwives" (CNMs), are masters-prepared or doctorally-prepared nurses who have first completed...

Maternal Health Awareness Day  is observed on January 23rd to raise awareness about maternal health and the United States’ rising...

Fresno, CA  — BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center (BWPC)  has partnered with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to...

Photo credit: California Department of Public Health Norovirus is a very contagious virus that spreads quickly. You can get it from...

Constipation is a common discomfort in pregnancy. Constipation may be caused by hormonal changes, pressure from the baby on the bowel,...